Plush Whimsical Deer Mount

My husband is Mr. outdoorsman. If he can spend a day in the woods or an afternoon next to a creek he's there. It's only normal for my kids to follow suit. My husband believes in teaching our kids to live off the land. Having a man in my life so rough and tough only means one thing, lots of taxidermy. To be honest I'm not the biggest fan, but he puts up with my constant crafting, and my lack of house duties. So I've learned to appreciate his hobby. When I first discovered these whimsical versions of there taxidermy counterparts I was ecstatic. 

It was the dead of winter and I spent days day dreaming this design. I could see it in my head and translated it to a pattern. 

I found this amazing mint fabric with gold hearts at Joann fabrics. After drafting my pattern I cut out the fabric pieces. I'm not gonna lie, I was nervous about this pattern being just right. If it was off even at the slightest point the whole design would look odd. 

After sewing everything here is what I got:

I added the antlers and made them out of a hot pink polka dot. I then stated making fabric and felt flowers for the head.

After attaching the flowers it was time to paint the base.

I had a helper. 😊

After the base dried I carefully added the head to the base. I added a gator hook to the back and voila! I was finished. 

 My girls were so excited about there new piece of art work. This design took me about two weeks to draft and sew. I've considered releasing my pattern but for now I'll leave the option open for a custom one made by me. 

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Spring 2015 the Rylee Jane

Recently I sat down with my oldest daughter who is 5 to design her easter dress. I showed her different designs and let her look through some fabric choices. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to make the dress for Easter but she had a spring fine arts nights shortly after so I drew up the design and stitched it together for that. I named this dress the Rylee Jane.   Here is the final product:

I love designing stuff, especially for my girls. My grandmother and mom use to make stuff for me growing up all the time.   I thought it appropriate to pass on the tradition. <3 

We live in such a fast pace world that it's moments I get to spend with my girls doing these little things for them that I hope sticks with them forever. 

-Elizabeth